Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

jrtiger said:
this article regarding Sullivan indicates that the club has every intention of signing both Hetherington and May but are in need of clearing out both roster spots and cap space to get it done.

the fact that we’re keen to pay half of both Bateman and Sullivan’s salaries says it all.

Penrith paid considerable dollars to get rid of the likes of RCG, Whare and DWZ to create room for the kids and put the broom thru culturally.

looks as if we’re about to do the same.
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What articles that @jrtiger ?
 
rihannafan1 said:
You're strong on this one huh? I don't get it. Wings are Skelton and Laulilii, Centres are Turuva and someone. Unless one of the wingers will become a centre?
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not particularly. Mulitalo is a nice to have.

he’s not an essential piece like a middle forward, backrower and lock, but he’s a touch of class that would be a wonderful acquisition providing we don’t bend over backwards to make it happen.
 
Red88_Tiger said:
Imo if it’s true about we’re willing to pay bud 300k a year for the remainder of his contract it just reeks of desperation.
That’s more than half his wage
I hope it’s all media beat up
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the sad thing is … it’s likey true but they still don’t find anyone else to take him on
 
gregjm87 said:
(unless the rules have changed) Any payment to terminate his contract would go against the cap. The club and player can agree on the payment amount and duration. If the agreed amount was 1mil for example then that 1m could be paid in one sum (again must be agreed upon) and be counted on the cap of the year the payment occurred. If it was agreed at 1mil paid over 3 years then it would be 333K against the cap each year.
Every time someone says 'pay him out' to any of the players being discussed need to consider that pay out value is counted against the cap. Say we did pay out 3 lesser named (cheaper) players that would be between 3-400k less cap space to replace them with. I'd doubt we have the cap space to pay out multiple players and bring in quality replacements. Probably could with one player two might be a stretch and 3 pretty unlikely I'd say.
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Also there are a lot of financial implications for the player to consider. The tax on getting $1M straight up can cut down the after-tax impact quite significantly to around $550K. getting the same amount over 3 years can add $75-$100K to the final amount. Plus these players have other things built into their contracts that can't easily be severed.
 
Red88_Tiger said:
Imo if it’s true about we’re willing to pay bud 300k a year for the remainder of his contract it just reeks of desperation.
That’s more than half his wage
I hope it’s all media beat up
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Getting rid of Bud is a good move we get a spot back , we have plenty halves in our squad
Luai , Galvin , AD , Latu , API is needed
we need to move on Bud , Tumeth , Matta , Feledy , and AD. And replace with go forward hard edge players
Trell May
his brother I would offer a deal and once court is done if he wins he comes to us
Heatherington
Frizell
Elliot
all add to our team
$ 300 k per year for 3 years won’t kill us
 
From Weidler’s column today …

Rooster legends Jake Friend and Boyd Cordner have also been working on getting the culture of the club back on track. May did nothing wrong, but his attitude was not what the club wants. And they didn’t like the impact that was having on others, such as Spencer Leniu and Siua Wong.

Hmmmmm, just not sure May will meet the character profile for Richo/Benji. Still think Toby Rudolph will be our man especially after Sharks using more cap space for Trindall & Nikora.
 
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